8 things I like about Aloft Hotels

Aloft Hotels is billed as a new high-design/low-cost brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts. I stayed at one this weekend in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Here are eight things I like about it.

1. A pool table in the lobby. Who says “low-cost” can’t also be cool?

2. Where did they get those groovy sofas in the reception area?

3. The squishy blue tiles in the elevators that makes you think you’re walking on water.

4. Sleek European design at a fraction of the cost. If Ikea opened a hotel, this is what it would look like.

5. This box plugs into all of your devices and works with the in-room TV. I want one.

6. Feather duvets. Just like staying at Mom’s place in the Swiss Alps.

7. Is that a cow above my bed?

8. Heads up! Now that’s what I call a shower.

Comments

6 Responses to “8 things I like about Aloft Hotels”

  1. On August 13th, 2008 at 3:07 pm lynda edris said

    The Aloft Hotel looks great BUT you did not put the cost/night down. I could not find it on their website either.
    Could you possible disclose the cost?
    Thanks Chris.

  2. On August 13th, 2008 at 3:36 pm Christopher Elliott said

    A room at the Rancho property next weekend will set you back about $100. You can search for rates on the site.

  3. On August 17th, 2008 at 9:01 pm Upgraded: Mid-range and economy hotels roll out the perks » Upgrade: Travel Better said

    [...] a little style to the ‘burbs. (Chris Elliott stayed at an Aloft, and offers his thumbs-up here. Rob Lovitt compares the two brands [...]

  4. On August 19th, 2008 at 4:38 pm Marcel Luc said

    I can’t wait to check ours out…

    Minneapolis just got a NEW Westin, aloft, AND a W hotel in the historic Foshay Tower, along with the Hotel Ivy - Starwood’s Luxury Collection.

  5. On August 25th, 2008 at 10:50 am Paul said

    I’m booked into the aloft in Minneapolis for the first week of next month. It was actually more expensive, $229 a night, than it’s sister Sheraton property. I just thought I’d give it a try but now I don’t know, given you say it’s an economy hotel.

  6. On September 24th, 2008 at 5:11 am tripso.com | Hotel alternatives that could save you big bucks said

    [...] it was extremely practical and cost-efficient. But once they all left, we downsized to a room at an Aloft hotel. There were certain advantages to staying at the property, including daily maid service, amenities [...]

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